County of Newberry Operations During COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic

County of Newberry Operations During COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic

Latest Update: April 2nd @ 1:00 pm

In order to help contain the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus, Newberry County is modifying its operations and procedures in ways that will significantly impact business interactions between the County and the public. These procedures will begin on Wednesday, March 18; they will remain in effect until further notice.

· Essential functions, including law enforcement, emergency fire and medical services, emergency 9-1-1 communications, and public works will remain in operation as usual, unless otherwise noted.

· Administrative buildings for all County departments and County-housed State agencies are closed to the public, unless otherwise noted immediately below. Persons needing to transact business with these agencies during normal working hours* may do so by appointment. A directory of contacts is attached for this purpose.

· Departments and Agencies that Will Remain Open to the Public Generally or Under Specific Circumstances:

o Newberry County Sheriff’s Office – Main lobby will remain open for limited services during normal working hours.

o Newberry County Voter Registration – Office will remain open during normal working hours.

o Newberry County Animal Shelter – Persons wishing to adopt animals or volunteer must call for appointment (803 321-2185). External services limited to calls concerning sick, aggressive or endangered animals. Office is otherwise closed to the public.

o Newberry County Building and Planning – Permitting and inspections continue by appointment only (803 321-2166). Office is otherwise closed to the public.

o Newberry County Auditor’s Office – Business may only be conducted at the Treasurer’s Office drive-thru. Office is closed to walk-in traffic.

o Newberry County Magistrate’s Office – Office will remain open for payment of fines and tickets, bond hearings during normal working hours.

o Newberry County Detention Center – Outside public not allowed entrance; visitation limited to video conferencing.

o Newberry County Treasurer’s Office – Property tax payments may be made by mail, drive-thru, or night drop-box. Credit Card and Debit Card payments are not accepted by drive-thru at this time. Payments may also be made through the County’s website at www.newberrycounty.net. (Credit/debit fees for online payments will be waived through April 30, beginning March 21.) Office is closed to walk-in traffic.

· Departments and Agencies Closed to the Public Entirely:

o Newberry County Library - The Newberry and Whitmire branches of the Newberry County Library System will remain closed until further notice, subject to the closure schedule determined by the Newberry County School District.

o Newberry County Recreation - All Newberry County Recreation programs, youth sports leagues, and clinics are suspended until further notice, subject to the closure schedule determined by the Newberry County School District. All recreation fields will also remain closed.

o Newberry County Rental Facilities - Rentals of Community Hall and the Helena Community Center have been suspended. All previous bookings of these facilities through April 30 have been cancelled; deposits will be refunded.

o Newberry County Museum - The Newberry County Museum will remain closed until further notice, subject to the closure schedule determined by the Newberry County School District.

Clerk of Court UPDATED - The Clerk of Courts Office is encouraging all filings and fine payments to be mailed to the Newberry County Clerk of Court, P.O. Drawer 10, Newberry, SC 29108. IF you must bring your filings to the courthouse there is a basket placed at the entrance of the courthouse. We ask that you leave your documents in the basket along with a check/money order for the fees associated with your recording.

*Normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Directory of Department/Agency Contacts for Services by Appointment

· Administration Office (803)-321-1224

· Animal Control (803)-321-2185

· Assessor’s Office (803)-321-1402 & (803)-321-1403

· Auditor’s Office (803)-321-2105

· Building & Inspection (803)-321-2662

· Clerk of Court (803)-321-2110

· Delinquent Tax Office (803)-321-2128

· Economic Development (803)-321-1429

· Planning & Zoning (803)-321-2166

· Public Works (803)-321-2180

· Probate Court (803)-321-2118

· Treasurer’s Office (803)-321-2130

· Veterans’ Affairs (803)-321-2161

· Voter Registration (803)-321-2121

State Agencies

Newberry County DHEC (803)-321-2170 or 1(855)-472-3432

Newberry County Zoning Ordinance #12-23-18 Links

At its meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019, Newberry County Council’s Committee on Public Works and Planning reviewed Ordinance Number 12-23-18 at length. Subsequent to that review, the Committee made the following recommendations to full Council for third and final reading of the ordinance:

Eliminate all new language concerning shooting ranges, such that all proposed new language in Ordinance Number 12-23-18 pertaining to shooting ranges, target practice, turkey shoots or any other gun-related activities remain as previously in place.
Eliminate references to sales quantity limitations for brew pubs, as these limitations are specified in state statute and not directly regulated by Newberry County.
Eliminate language referring to conditions for the lighting of signage used for institutions and public facilities.

Third and final reading of Ordinance Number 12-23-18 is currently scheduled for February 6, 2019, at 7 PM.

Zoning Ordinance #12-23-18

Zoning Code Information Attachment to Ordinance

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Newberry County Zoning Ordinance #12-23-18 Links

At its meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019, Newberry County Council’s Committee on Public Works and Planning reviewed Ordinance Number 12-23-18 at length. Subsequent to that review, the Committee made the following recommendations to full Council for third and final reading of the ordinance:

Eliminate all new language concerning shooting ranges, such that all proposed new language in Ordinance Number 12-23-18 pertaining to shooting ranges, target practice, turkey shoots or any other gun-related activities remain as previously in place.

Eliminate references to sales quantity limitations for brew pubs, as these limitations are specified in state statute and not directly regulated by Newberry County.

Eliminate language referring to conditions for the lighting of signage used for institutions and public facilities.

Third and final reading of Ordinance Number 12-23-18 is currently scheduled for February 6, 2019, at 7 PM.

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County Council Meeting Live Steam

The County Council Meeting will begin to live stream at 7:00pm.

If the video does not directly appear on your screen please click the link provided below.

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County of Newberry Operations During COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic

Newberry County Council : A Statewide Property Tax Comparison

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Newberry County Zoning Ordinance #12-23-18 Links

At its meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019, Newberry County Council’s Committee on Public Works and Planning reviewed Ordinance Number 12-23-18 at length. Subsequent to that review, the Committee made the following recommendations to full Council for third and final reading of the ordinance:

Eliminate all new language concerning shooting ranges, such that all proposed new language in Ordinance Number 12-23-18 pertaining to shooting ranges, target practice, turkey shoots or any other gun-related activities remain as previously in place.

Eliminate references to sales quantity limitations for brew pubs, as these limitations are specified in state statute and not directly regulated by Newberry County.

Eliminate language referring to conditions for the lighting of signage used for institutions and public facilities.

Third and final reading of Ordinance Number 12-23-18 is currently scheduled for February 6, 2019, at 7 PM.

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